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Have Headache, Mild Fever And Passing Loose Motion. Taking Oral Rehydration Solution And Paracetamol
Question: I had loose motions 3 days back, watery & 4-5 times, then mild fever whole day. After that since last 2 days I still have loose motions but 1-2 times and not so watery, and occasional mild fever and headache. Have only been taking oral rehydration solution & paracetamol once for fever on the first day.
Dear Mr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query to XXXXXXX
Based on your history you are probably having an episode of Food poisoning, from which you are currently recovering. In most cases of food poisoning it will go away in a few days with rest and care at home.
Since, your symptoms are gradually subsiding, i would suggest you to continue taking lots of fluids in the form of oral rehydration solution, buttermilk, tender coconut water etc(drink a cup of water or rehydration drink for each large, loose stool you have). Also avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and coffee for 2 days after all symptoms have disappeared. You can take paracetamol occasionally for the fever & headache.
suppose diarrhoea doesnt resolve & you continue having fever, then there will be need for you to start antibiotics.
Take care.
Hope the information was useful. If you dont have any further queries, kindly close the question & rate it.
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami
Thanks for your query to XXXXXXX
Based on your history you are probably having an episode of Food poisoning, from which you are currently recovering. In most cases of food poisoning it will go away in a few days with rest and care at home.
Since, your symptoms are gradually subsiding, i would suggest you to continue taking lots of fluids in the form of oral rehydration solution, buttermilk, tender coconut water etc(drink a cup of water or rehydration drink for each large, loose stool you have). Also avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and coffee for 2 days after all symptoms have disappeared. You can take paracetamol occasionally for the fever & headache.
suppose diarrhoea doesnt resolve & you continue having fever, then there will be need for you to start antibiotics.
Take care.
Hope the information was useful. If you dont have any further queries, kindly close the question & rate it.
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Mohammed Kappan
Dear Doctor,
Just half an hour after sending my query to you (sunday evening), I developed moderately high fever (around 101-102) and head ache
I described my case to a doctor in my office building (on the phone) who asked me to start:-
(Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg) : 2 tablets twice a day for 5 days
(plus Lactobacillus once a day).
(He said these are better than the alternative of Metrogyl 400 as these cover all possibilities)
I started these on sunday evening and my motion is pretty normal & i have no fever. However, I am feeling bouts of weakness/dizziness a few times a day
Can you please confirm if:-
i) the medicine is proper ?
ii) dose is correct ?
i have a combination tablet of Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg in a SINGLE tablet;
AND I am taking TWO of these tablets every morning and evening (so total Oflo 800 mg and Ornida 2000 mg EVERY day)
My weight is 80 Kg / 160 lb. I am not allergic to antibiotics but its been 5-6 years since I last took an antibiotic course.
Please Advise if I need to reduce the dose or change medicine or continue ?
Just half an hour after sending my query to you (sunday evening), I developed moderately high fever (around 101-102) and head ache
I described my case to a doctor in my office building (on the phone) who asked me to start:-
(Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg) : 2 tablets twice a day for 5 days
(plus Lactobacillus once a day).
(He said these are better than the alternative of Metrogyl 400 as these cover all possibilities)
I started these on sunday evening and my motion is pretty normal & i have no fever. However, I am feeling bouts of weakness/dizziness a few times a day
Can you please confirm if:-
i) the medicine is proper ?
ii) dose is correct ?
i have a combination tablet of Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg in a SINGLE tablet;
AND I am taking TWO of these tablets every morning and evening (so total Oflo 800 mg and Ornida 2000 mg EVERY day)
My weight is 80 Kg / 160 lb. I am not allergic to antibiotics but its been 5-6 years since I last took an antibiotic course.
Please Advise if I need to reduce the dose or change medicine or continue ?
Dear Mr. XXXXXXX
1. The medicine prescribed by your physician is appropriate.
2. Usually doctors prescribe 1 tablet twice daily (ie one tab in morning and another at night)
Please do finish the complete course (ie take for all 5 days) of antibiotics along with lactobacillus ,even if all your symptoms has resolved.
your bouts of fatigue & tiredness is probably due to electrolyte imbalance, kindly take plenty of fluids as advised earlier.
Take care.
Get well soon. If you dont have any further queries, kindly close the question & rate it.
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami
1. The medicine prescribed by your physician is appropriate.
2. Usually doctors prescribe 1 tablet twice daily (ie one tab in morning and another at night)
Please do finish the complete course (ie take for all 5 days) of antibiotics along with lactobacillus ,even if all your symptoms has resolved.
your bouts of fatigue & tiredness is probably due to electrolyte imbalance, kindly take plenty of fluids as advised earlier.
Take care.
Get well soon. If you dont have any further queries, kindly close the question & rate it.
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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